Do something wild. Go outside and inside at the same time. Practice “Metaphoresty.”
metaphorestry (n) – The practice of connecting deeply with nature through metaphor.
Nurture meaningful relationships between the natural world, your true nature, and the nature of the world all around you.
Metaphorestry
You’ve been using metaphor to connect with nature in empowering ways all your life, but may not know it.
Our daily experiences are infused with language cues from the natural world: grief comes in waves, ideas compress into nutshells, solidity holds the form of rocks, independence shapes into the winged forms of eagles.
Metaphors are as natural to our use of language as they are to the way we think, and by extension, act. So why not use metaphor proactively to rekindle your ancient connection to the deep abiding wisdom readily offered by the natural world?
Put your hand on the bark of a tree and feel your own thick skin. Hold the stone on your windowsill and feel a patient restfulness within. Watch clouds part and delight in seeing a new idea come to light. Let go of a leaf and ready yourself for change. Tap into nature’s deepest messages mirroring your deepest needs–even unearth buried knowledge within.
Awaken to the realization that you are more than just a part of nature–you are nature.
I call the practice “Metaphorestry.”
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